That which is alleged or pleaded, in defense or in justification.
The defendant’s answer to the plaintiff’s declaration and demand.
A cause in court; a lawsuit; as, the Court of Common Pleas.
An appeal, petition, urgent prayer or entreaty.
An allegation of fact in a cause, as distinguished from a demurrer.
An excuse; an apology.
That which is alleged by a party in support of his cause.
To plead; to argue.
Something that corrects or counteracts.
A medicine, application, or treatment that relieves or cures a disease.
The accepted tolerance or deviation in fineness or weight in the production of gold coins etc.
The legal means to recover a right or to prevent or obtain redress for a wrong.
To provide or serve as a remedy for.